Simon Overholt (c 1822-1880) b. Ontario - Coloured/African
Hi,
Does anyone know anything about SIMON OVERHOLT, who was born in Upper Canada/Ontario around 1822, and was coloured/African, according to censuses.I wonder if he was an illegitimate son of one of the early Overholts of Lincoln/Welland area???
He was a Barber/Hair Dresser in Chippewa, Welland County, and was married to a Charlotte b. USA.He had at least two daughters, Frances & Mary Elizabeth.
1861 Census, Chippawa (Village), Welland County
1 2 36 Overholt Simon M 38 M U.C. Prot. Hair Dresser Frame(House) Col.pers.,Mul. or Ind.
1 2 37 Overholt Charlotte F 31 M U.S.A. Prot.Col.pers.,Mul. or Ind.
1 2 38 Overholt Frances Ann F 18 S U.C. Prot.Col.pers.,Mul. or Ind.
1 2 39 Overholt Mary Eliza (Mary Eliz.) F 14 S U.C. Prot.Col.pers.,Mul. or Ind,
1871 Chippawa (Village), Welland County
30 101 1 Overholt Simon M 47M Ontario Methodist African Barber
30 101 2 Overholt Charlotte F 42M U.S.A. Methodist African
30 101 3 Hall Charlotte F 18S Ontario Methodist African
John COCKRINMMaleAfrican30USABarberChurch of England
Charlotte A. COCKRINMFemaleAfrican29OntarioChurch of England
Susan UINIEFemaleAfrican20OntarioServantChurch of England
Charlotte OVERHOLTWFemaleAfrican51USAC. Methodist
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Source Information:
Census Place Stamford, Welland, Ontario
DEATH REGISTRATION
Name: Simon Overholdt , Barber
Death Date: 19 Dec 1880
Death Location: Chippewa, Welland Co.
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822, age 58 yrs
Birth Location: Canada
Informant: Joshua Johnston, Chippewa
Debita
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Re: Simon Overholt (c 1822-1880) b. Ontario - Coloured/African
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Re: Simon Overholt (c 1822-1880) b. Ontario - Coloured/African
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Re: Simon Overholt (c 1822-1880) b. Ontario - Coloured/African